Assessment of Metered Dose Inhaler Technique Errors in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective

To assess the frequency of metered dose inhaler technique errors among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out from 8 February 2025 to 8 May 2025 in the Department of Pulmonology, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, Swat. A total of 91 patients aged 40–70 years were included. Patients were asked to demonstrate inhaler use and technique was assessed by using a standardised 12-step checklist. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 25. Mean ± standard deviation was calculated for quantitative variables and frequencies with percentages for qualitative variables.